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Does Resurgence of Traditional African Medicine Indicate Loss of Faith in Western Medicine?
Although many scholars and scientists continue to discredit it as obsolete and dangerous, traditional African medicine still remains very popular…
Zimbabwe prophet fined $700 for claiming he had cure for HIV
A popular self-styled prophet in Zimbabwe has been convicted and fined $700 over false claims that he had a herbal…
Nigeria isn’t doing enough to reduce tobacco use. Here’s why
Tobacco remains the biggest public health threat, killing more than seven million people globally every year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised progress…
Man Who Is Slowly 'Turning Into Stone' After Worms Got His Legs Swelling
A man is reportedly tuning into stone after some parasitic worms caused his legs to swell to an unbelievable size. …
A memory pill? Cognitive neuroscience’s contributions to the study of memory
During the first weeks of the new year, resolutions are often accompanied by attempts to learn new behaviours that improve…
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 global causes of death. It is caused by bacteria that first settle in…
Here are some Facts about Tramadol
Many people think that tramadol is a non-addictive medication for relief of severe pain. But many reports suggest otherwise. In…
New documentary reveals how a secret group ‘tried to spread AIDS’ in Southern Africa
A powerful South Africa-based mercenary group intentionally tried to spread AIDS in southern Africa in the 1980s and 1990s, a…
What is a hysterectomy and when is it needed?
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus, or womb, and sometimes also the cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.…
Ovarian cancer risk after a hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon removes a person's uterus. However, the surgeon often leaves part…
